DEPT OF EMERGENCY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS

Work Location: Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR), Phoenix, AZ

Salary: UP TO $32.4840/HOUR (DOE) 

Grade: 22

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Design and Project Management (DPM) within the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO), the Senior Project Manager is responsible for guiding, facilitating, and executing complex, high-value military construction (MILCON) and Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM) projects. This position requires a leadership foundation in planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict federal and state deadlines and within budget.
A primary focus of this role is to actively supervise, support, and mentor project managers. The Senior Project Manager offers hands-on training to guide personnel through daily operations --including National Guard Bureau (NGB) processes, state procurement workflows, and environmental compliance --ensuring the strategic and practical facility goals of the CFMO are met efficiently.
The incumbent actively participates in promoting continuous improvement of workplace culture, leveraging teamwork, root cause problem solving, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the review of key performance metrics.

Responsibilities include:
• Mentorship & Training: Actively supervises, supports, and trains a team of five (5) project managers. Provides hands-on instruction to guide staff through the entire project lifecycle, from initial programming to final real property close-out. Teaches team members how to develop and thoroughly vet comprehensive Scopes of Work (SOW) and performance work statements prior to approval by the Deputy Director. Guides team members through the process of creating accurate purchase requisitions within the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP). Instructs junior staff on preparing and submitting National Guard Bureau Form 420-R (R&M Project Application) packages.
• Project Leadership & Execution: Guides and facilitates all phases of complex MILCON and SRM projects from conception to physical completion and financial close-out. Ensure projects align with the department's operational objectives, Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA) limits, and federal execution timelines. Coordinates the preparation, submission, and tracking of DD Form 1354 (Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property) to ensure accurate real property capitalization.
• Planning & Coordination: Assists in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance by facilitating the completion of Environmental Records of Consideration (REC) and statutory checklists. Provides practical guidance on facility planning, project requirements, and Real Property Planning Board (RPPB) actions to support daily mission readiness.
• Oversight and Compliance: Facilitates the review process for plans, specifications, and construction contract documents to ensure full compliance with UFC (Unified Facilities Criteria), environmental RECs, Americans with Disability Act (ADA), and municipal codes. Conducts site visits and inspects project activities to verify conformance with specifications, quality expectations, safety standards, and project timelines.
• Financial & Contract Management: Assists in managing the purchase order process for projects in collaboration with State Procurement and Contracting and Accounting Offices at the federal United States Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). Reviews project costs, schedules, and deliverables. Ensures junior project managers are proficient in tracking project financials, processing vendor payments, and managing state APP requisitions.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
• Advanced principles, practices, materials, and methods of architecture and multi-discipline construction (civil, electrical, mechanical, plumbing).
• Building Codes, Electrical Code, Plumbing/Mechanical codes, ADA Standards for Accessible Design, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Environmental compliance procedures, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the preparation of Environmental Records of Consideration (REC).
• Procurement processes, including detailed development of scopes of work and the creation of purchase orders.
• Federal and State procurement processes, including the detailed development of Scopes of Work (SOW), Independent Government Estimates (IGE), and requisition creation in the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP).
• Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and municipal laws, ordinances, and building codes (e.g., Uniform Building Codes).
• Budget formulation, project cost tracking, and capital investment expenditure planning.
• Understanding of agency organization, functions, and administrative procedures.
• National Guard project authorization and execution processes, specifically NGB Form 420-R workflows and DD Form 1354 real property capitalization.

Skilled in:
• Proficiency in assessing construction blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to identify design conflicts or structural deficiencies.
• Evaluate technical designs, blueprints, and engineering specifications to ensure compliance with UFC and local environmental RECs.
• Inspect and identify code violations, defects, or deviations from the scope of work throughout all phases of construction.
• Communicate exceptionally well, both verbally and in writing, to brief CFMO leadership, prepare presentations, and manage correspondences with vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and maintain professional relationships with internal agency partners and external contractors.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Utilize specialized federal and state databases, including PRIDE (Planning Resource for Infrastructure Development and Evaluation), PROCORE, RSMEANS, and the Arizona Procurement Portal (APP).

Ability to:
• Actively mentor, train, organize, coordinate, and supervise a team of technical project managers through all phases of military construction and SRM.
• Develop practical procedures and hands-on solutions to complex construction, environmental, and operational problems.
• Inspect construction sites to identify code violations, safety hazards, or deviations from the approved SOW and environmental mitigations.
• Manage and navigate complex computer systems and project management software (e.g., MS Word, Excel, specialized project tracking and financial platforms).
• Capacity to incorporate specific facility requirements and utility service layouts into the creation and completion of integrated project designs.
• Review project costs, schedules, and deliverables to track project budgets, process vendor invoices, handle administrative requirements.

Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described. Direct experience managing projects within the Army National Guard or Air National Guard CFMO structure. Ability to obtain a Certificate of Completion in CFMO 204 coursework. Demonstrated proficiency with Arizona Procurement Portal (APP) requisition-to-award workflows. Hands-on experience processing NGB 420-R project applications, DD 1354 real property transfers, and Environmental RECs. Active utilization of PRIDE for MILCON/SRM tracking.

Special Job Requirements:
• This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid Arizona state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• In State travel required.
• Individual is required to pass a criminal background investigation.
• 3+ years experience in Construction Management, Property Administration, or Construction Project Management. 5+ years of direct supervisory experience is required.
• Candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background investigation as well as possess the ability to achieve a favorable Tier 1 investigation for the purpose of obtaining/maintaining a Common Access Card (CAC) within one year of hire for required purposes to access DOD software in platforms such as DOD Teams and PRIDE.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact hr@azdema.gov.
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The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer